Tag Archives: love

The Romance of Artist and Muse

Posted on October 18, 2014 by skipavm@gmail.com

She is a tress of hair out of place, combed in slow sweeps from my forehead. I thought her an enigma to perchance unravel by the press of well-paired lips or by a mind besotted with moon glow and Grenache … Continue reading →

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My Magnificent Morning Malaise

Posted on October 12, 2014 by skipavm@gmail.com

I pour the wine, while you raise your cup until our bodies have had enough, that our spirit’s twist, wrung out dry, sexed and sated; shyly truth seeps outside of careless vessels, free once more – unable to collide, despite … Continue reading →

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Tend to the Lantern in Your Heart

Posted on September 4, 2014 by skipavm@gmail.com

I recently read an article which states that there is no “one” person who will fulfill us and that many couples initiate a union with a foundation based on each being “on their best behavior,” implying that over time blemishes tarnish bliss. … Continue reading →

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Combustible Stuff

Posted on August 18, 2014 by skipavm@gmail.com

Love is of highly combustible stuff… as soon as it becomes perfect, it hears the strike of the Beloveds match, and returns to the consummate flame. tis nothing if not heardEmailTwitterFacebook0PrintGoogle

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On writing

Posted on January 24, 2012 by skipavm@gmail.com

click click…When you know yourself – I mean truly know the skin and sinew, the creases in the folded chits of memories, the dogeared emotions…when you know what ails you and you stop selling it as fodder for attention… then, … Continue reading →

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